Surprise! Reality TV is not reality; it is scripted situations arranged to cause conflict for entertainment. If you aren’t familiar with this television genre, it is described as television programs in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed to be entertaining rather than informative. You may have already known this; however, a lot of concern... Read more »

Everyone needs an example, right? “Say, See, and Do” is a common learning strategy used by some educators across the country. This practice is founded on the idea of following the leader. The notion of an example holds so much weight for us as people, even more so as minority men. As a matter of... Read more »

From the Investigation of the Chicago Police Department (Jan. 13th 2017) “The City received over 30,000 complaints of police misconduct during the five years preceding our investigation, but fewer than 2% were sustained, resulting in no discipline in 98% of these complaints. Our review of CPD’s complaint database showed 980 police misconduct complaints coded as... Read more »

I think I have what could possibly be one of the weirdest sense of humor you will find. I grew up in a single parent home, with my three older brothers. A good portion of our time we spent entertaining each other. There were so many nights that we laughed, played, did celebrity impersonations, mimicked... Read more »

As a kid I grew up watching the TV show “The Incredible Hulk” (1977-1982). The live action series starred Bill Bixby as Dr. David Bruce Banner, whose alter ego is the Hulk. If you’re familiar with the Marvel Comics character, in human form Dr. Banner spends a large amount of time trying to remain calm;... Read more »

Do you know what it’s like to feel unwanted? Have you ever been around a group of people who made it evident that they really didn’t like your company? You know what it’s like to feel that negative energy? We’ve all felt that way at one point or another, right? Roll back the curtains in... Read more »

Meet The Blogger

Sean Flynn

Sean Flynn was raised in the West Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods on the Southside of Chicago. The product of a single parent home, Mr. Flynn is the youngest of four boys. Besides the harsh life experiences sometimes learned in the streets Mr. Flynn’s upbringing consisted of family, friends, school or church. At his core he is a son, brother, husband, father and friend to those who know him. Being a parent for Mr. Flynn wasn't just limited to his own children; he became a father figure to other young people whom he came in contact with as well. Having a heart for the troubled youth in Chicago led him into mentorship many years ago. Mr Flynn’s experience has included working for Chicago’s Lighthouse for the Blind, THe Harris YMCA, Coaching Girls Basketball at Barnard Elementary, Mentoring youth at By The Hand Club for Kids, in addition to being a youth leader at the Joliet Church of God. Mr. Flynn has had extensive training in youth development; some of which being S.E.L., Mental Health First Aid, Trauma and De Escalation training. Mr. Flynn is a self published author of the book, “The Manual - From Adolescence to Manhood”. He also facilitates a male mentorship program - Manology 101 for at risk teens in underserved communities in Chicago. Working in the various southside communities is Mr. Flynn’s passion. His mission is to shape and mold young minds into the positive leaders their neighborhoods will need in the future.